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Kathy Bienapfl (kbienapfl)


November 2, 2007


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kbienapfl


Minneapolis, Minnesota


Anal Cancer


Squamous Cell


July 2006


Stage 4


No


Lobectomy


yes


Taxol (chemical name: paclitaxel)


Cancer Survivor


The fear I see in the eyes of the people I love.


Appreciate and enjoy every day.


Lower back pain
Vaginal pressure
Low energy


June 2007; Lower right lung wedge resection


Pelvic radiation; July – September 2006
Side effects became so severe required hospitalization during final week of treatment.


Currently on taxol/carboplatin
Prior treatment of Folfox 6 showed no sign of lung met shrinkage.

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Biography

Originally diagnosed as Stage IIb anal cancer July 2006. Underwent chemo/radiation. Thought the beast was beat. May 2007 PET scan revealed mets on right lung. Lung resection June 2007. Currently undergoing Taxol and carboplatin chemotherapy at Mayo Clinic.

Carp Diem! Every moment….every day.

To learn more about my journey, please visit my personal blog at: http://kathybienapfl.blogspot.com/

Cancer Symptoms

Lower back pain
Vaginal pressure
Low energy

Surgery Description, Dates & Side Effects

June 2007; Lower right lung wedge resection

Radiation Description, Dates & Side Effects

Pelvic radiation; July – September 2006
Side effects became so severe required hospitalization during final week of treatment.

Chemotherapy Description, Dates & Side Effects

Currently on taxol/carboplatin
Prior treatment of Folfox 6 showed no sign of lung met shrinkage.

Kbienapfl's Stats

Posts: 26
Photos: 4
Events: 0
My Supporters: 16
I Support: 8
Comments: 102
Views: 19054

kbienapfl'…Cancer Blog (26)

  Disappointment

  Mental Preparation

  Miracles...They Do Happen

  Miracles

  Requesting Heavy Hitters

  There's No Place Like Home

  A New Day Has Come

  Hospital Update

  The Ride Continues

  Back on the Roller Coaster

  pH Miracle and the shrinking waistline

  Mental Recovery

  Breakdown

  Fun Planning Ahead!

  Farewell 2007



kbienapfl's Photos (4)

Dick, Kathy & Jeff
Mom & Daughter
My husband, Dick with me

Community Blog (190)

  I just joined..



Community Calendar (39)

  05.04.08 - 2008 Denver Making Strides Against Breast Cancer




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 Jill

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 Donna Richno

 Lily

 Wendy

 Louise

 Chris and Jaime 

 Brian Aagaard 


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